Melinda is survived by husband: †Thomas Salinas Castillo; parents: †Ezequiel Rodriguez and Juanita Rodriguez; siblings: Lisa Jurado, Teri (David) Garcia, Melissa (Albert Rivera) Rodriguez, Sharon Martinez, Michael (Angie)Rodriguez, and Kevin Rodriguez; nephews and nieces: Andrew Garcia, Santiago Martinez Jr, Nikki Jurado, Aaron Martinez, Dillon Currier, Jimmy Martinez, Jasmine Martinez, Jorden Gamez, and Kevilynn Rodriguez; and furbaby: Shera.
Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel Highland, 6705 North Fm 88, Weslaco, Texas 78596, on August 9, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at Funeraria del Angel Highland, 6705 North Fm 88, Weslaco, Texas 78596, on August 10, 2026, at 10:00 am, followed by Burial at Highland Memorial Park, 6705 North Fm 88, Weslaco, Texas 78596, on August 10, 2026, at 11:00 am.